Current Research Topics

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Healthcare/Medical Simulation: Investigating the role of simulation technologies in healthcare to improve education, training, and system performance through innovative applications in clinical environments.

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Simulation-Based Education for Simulation Professionals: Focusing on the development of programs and educational frameworks for training healthcare simulation professionals, aiming to generate new pathways and pipelines into the simulation operations field.  Developing a novel educational program aimed at training simulation professionals, focusing on the design, implementation, and evaluation of simulation-based learning experiences to enhance the skills and competencies of those working in healthcare simulation.

 

Additive Manufacturing in Healthcare: Researching the use of 3D printing and related technologies in the creation of healthcare tools and solutions, with an emphasis on their impact on medical education and personalized care.

Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Extended Reality (XR) in Healthcare: Exploring the integration of immersive technologies (VR, AR, and XR) in healthcare to enhance both educational and clinical care environments, including applications in caregiver training and patient engagement.


Current Tasks Associated with the VR-SIM Carers Initiative

Scenario Script Writing and Development: Responsible for the co-creation and refinement of immersive VR scenarios aimed at improving caregiver training, ensuring that the content is realistic, engaging, and educational.

Usability Evaluation Data Analysis: Analyzing data from VR headset usability evaluations to assess user experience, identify challenges, and provide actionable recommendations for improvement based on participant feedback.

Manuscript Preparation: Assisting in the preparation of research manuscripts, synthesizing findings from usability evaluations and other related research into comprehensive reports for publication and dissemination.